State Government

DLA Phillips Fox has one of the strongest state government practices in Australia.

We have a demonstrated ability to form long-standing and highly effective working relationships with government departments and agencies. Our knowledge of government has been gained at all levels of the public sector – central policy agencies, departments, statutory authorities, municipal councils and state-owned enterprises. We understand the complex interplay between government policy, regulatory compliance, commercial objectives, accountability and stakeholder interests. The depth of our understanding of the legislative and policy making process, the structure and role of government and the interaction between state and commonwealth legislation is somewhat unique among private law firms. We have practical legal experience of the issues associated with the role of the Crown and the powers and functions of statutory authorities. 

Our expertise includes:

• Government and administrative law.
• Legislation and regulation.
• Public sector procurement.
• Intergovernmental arrangements and agreements.
• Joint ventures and other business arrangements.
• Major projects, public private partnerships and project finance.
• Effective commercial dispute resolution, recognising government model litigant policies.
• Employment and workplace relations.
• Insurance claims and risk management.
• Commercialisation and intellectual property.
• Information technology.
• Freedom of Information and privacy.
• Property, construction and planning and environment.